Cameron Reece
Will Rivers
(315)-229-5147
cdreec01@stlawu.edu

Poster Presentation

John James Audubon’s single-minded drive towards his world renowned work enabled him to pursue and complete the discovering and painting of North American birds and quadrapeds.  John James Audubon. This paper describes the life and work of John James Audubon.  His incredible drive for completing his projects resulted in his becoming successful and popular.  Audubon put a huge amount of effort into his work, willing to sacrifice spending years away from his family and wife to achieve his goal(s).  Audubon put his work before practically any thing else.  No matter the situation or place, he’d always be doing something work related.  Whether it was looking for new species of bird, painting or finding new customers, he was always working.  Audubon traveled all over the US collecting birds and other wildlife while at the same time while at the same time painting to increase his portfolio.  Audubon was never satisfied with his work.  He had to always find more birds, improve his technique, or had to be doing something work related.  The decision to create Birds of America and other works was a decision that changed his life.  Audubon devoted his life to the job process and the result was absolute success.